I have one very similar. Works wonders for what you’re describing. I had the same thing - tingling in my fingers. I had a physical therapist get for me after I suffered a whiplash at work. Now, as soon as I feel the tingling again I use that for three days in a row and the tingling is gone. Remember to use heat prior to using the device. Also take it slow and try to relax your back and spine while it’s working. I do it for about ten minutes at a time.
I agree with enten: If possible find.a good neck surgeon. I recommend using yelp, using very specific search keywords ( e.g. cervical spinal surgeon) and reading the reviews for reviewers with the same condition as you have to find one with very high ratings and great outcomes for your condition. Every time I have gotten a specialist using yelp this wayI have been very happy.
I had several referrals from pain docs to surgeons for evaluation, in which the surgeon would not operate due to my having multiple conditions at multiple levels. They don’t want to operate unless they are really sure of a good outcome. I had given up. Pain doc recommened another surgical consult, on yelp I found a younger and recently trained doc who was confident he could do a fusion to correct most of the problems. Had the surgery, and it is a better improvement than any PT / pain mgt. ( still getting better 6 months post c5-c7 fusion).
You can now get a loaded MRI ( upright) at some radiology centers which will show disc impingement on the spinal cord much better, to take to the surgeon, which will help you get an accurate evaluation.
In the meantime, the best cervical traction device I used out of many is the original NeckPro over the door device, recommended by my PT. It was the only thing that came out of PT that helped me, prior to surgery. However, the current model, Neck pro 2, has bad Amazon reviews. It seems to have been down-rated so that you can’t pull so hard, but so much it is now unsatisfactory and flimsy. it is still possible to get the original ( new cond old stock) on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NeckPro-Overdoor-Cervical-Traction-System/123334354525?epid=1809217702&hash=item1cb74ce65d
Good luck!
The body weight stretches the vertebrae, and relieves pressure on the nerves that touch the discs. I use one 2-3 times a week for 3 minutes each time, and it works for me.
Try this device. It comes with a nurse.... : )
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I have an inversion bench I bought on Amazon for $99 a few years back to get rid of sciatica caused by a bulging disc.
Felt relief immediately and was 90% painfree within four days. Haven’t had a problem since. It helps with the occasional neck pains I get as well.
I had a pinched nerve a few months ago. Massages and stretching provided limited relief. Lying on a tennis ball helped some. Inflatable collar/pillow thing helped a LOT.
I’ve suffered the same with spinal stenosis and bulging disk. Inversion table! Also, drop any extra weight.
